Ballston Spa, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 114 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 114-8
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A. Amendment. The Village Board may, on its own initiative or on petition, amend, supplement or repeal the provisions of this chapter in conformity with applicable law after public notice and hearing. B. Interpretation. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the highest standards, shall govern.
Section 114-8 of Ballston Spa's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, establishes two procedural rules for the chapter as a whole. First, the Village Board retains authority to change, expand, or eliminate the chapter's provisions through a public notice-and-hearing process. Second, the chapter's requirements are treated as minimum standards for public health, safety, morals, and general welfare — meaning that when this chapter conflicts with another local rule or ordinance, whichever standard is stricter or more demanding controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 114-8, the requirements found throughout Chapter 114 function as a floor, not a ceiling. Operators who are also subject to other local rules, regulations, or ordinances should be aware that the more restrictive standard automatically applies when there is a conflict. Staying current with any Village Board amendments — which can be initiated by petition or on the Board's own motion following public notice and hearing — is a routine part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 114-8 establishes that Chapter 114's protections represent minimum standards, so tenants may benefit from whichever overlapping rule is more protective in a given situation. If the Village Board proposes to amend or repeal provisions of Chapter 114, the required public notice and hearing process provides an opportunity for community input. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the applicable standards may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Village of Ballston Spa directly to understand which rules apply.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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